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      Cracker Jackson

      by Betsy Byars / Betsy Cromer Byars
      Published
      Jun 1985
      Main Genre
      General Fiction General Fiction
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      146
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      A backlist gem from a Newbery-winning author!

      Cracker Jackson has a problem. A big, serious, adult problem. When he receives an anonymous note in the mail, he finds out that his old babysitter, Alma, is in danger. Cracker's the only one who can help her. But what can an eleven-year-old do in a situation that most adults couldn't cope with? Cracker will do anything to protect his beloved Alma. But the situation is already moving beyond his control...

      An ALA Notable Book
      Winner of the Parents' Choice Award
      An IRA-CBC Children's Choice

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      General Fiction

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Middle Grade

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      Oct 1986 Puffin ISBN 014031881X
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      First Edition Jun 1985 Viking ISBN 0670805467
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      Sep 1986 Turtleback Books ISBN 0808584634
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      Oct 1986 Perfection Learning ISBN 0812447751
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      Jan 1988 MacMillan (UK) ISBN 0333436687
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      Jun 1996 San Val ISBN 0606012486
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